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Six arrested for posing as police officers, extorting rice trader

Six arrested for posing as police officers, extorting rice trader Updated – May 20, 2026 12:12 pm IST – HYDERABAD The Hindu BureauSix individuals were arrested by the Meerpet police for impersonating police officers and extorting money from…

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  • May 20, 2026
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Karnataka Police orders State-wide inspection drive to streamline policing

Karnataka Police orders State-wide inspection drive to streamline policing ADGPs and IGPs have been assigned districts and commissionerates to review policing standards, administrative efficiency and implementation of new criminal laws between May and July 2026.Updated – May 20,…

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  • May 20, 2026
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Chemists strike on May 20: Reasons behind today’s all-India strike

Chemists strike on May 20: Reasons behind today’s all-India strike While major pharmacy chains and government medical outlets will remain operational, the strike highlights significant tensions within the industry that could impact access to medications nationwide.Updated – May…

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Tamil Nadu pro-team speaker Karuppiah MV: Why is the role crucial for the Assembly?

Who is a Pro-tem Speaker, and why is the role crucial for a new Assembly? The Pro-tem Speaker serves as the essential bridge of a new Assembly, anchoring the legislative process by administering oaths and steering the House…

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  • May 20, 2026
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SIR timeline in Karnataka, training for officers in Belagavi

SIR timeline for Karnataka, training workshop for officers in Belagavi SIR training workshop for divisional level officersUpdated – May 20, 2026 12:27 pm IST – Belagavi The Hindu Bureau V. Raghavendra, Joint Chief Electoral Officer, said that action…

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Heavy discounts, old prescriptions and 10-minute deliveries: Why thousands of pharmacies in Telangana are going on strike today

Heavy discounts, old prescriptions and 10-minute deliveries: Why thousands of pharmacies in Telangana are going on strike today The strike call was given by the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD), raising concerns over unfair practices…

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  • May 20, 2026
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Chemists, druggists in Madurai to down shutters to protest against online sale of medicine

Chemists, druggists in Madurai to down shutters to protest against online sale of medicine Updated – May 20, 2026 12:30 pm IST – MADURAI The Hindu BureauChemists and druggists across Madurai district will down shutters on May 20…

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Defamation FIR lodged over social media posts on U.P. Minister’s convoy size in Bhadohi

Defamation FIR lodged over social media posts on U.P. Minister’s convoy size in Bhadohi Police alleged that the viral social media posts were intended to tarnish the image of the government and administration and mislead the public Published…

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  • May 20, 2026
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Great Nicobar project is purely commercial with no military infrastructure element: Congress

Great Nicobar project is purely commercial with no military infrastructure element: Congress Jairam Ramesh accused the Centre of pursuing what he termed a policy of “Continuing, Calibrated Capitulation to China”Updated – May 20, 2026 12:37 pm IST -…

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TVK extends open invitation to VCK, IUML to be part of Tamil Nadu Cabinet

TVK extends open invitation to VCK, IUML to be part of Tamil Nadu Cabinet “We invite VCK leader Thol. Thirumavalavan to be part of the Council of Ministers. This is the wish of the Chief Minister as well….